Description

6-Deoxy-3-o-Methyl-L-Altrose is a specialized monosaccharide derivative, a deoxy sugar with a methylated hydroxyl group, offering unique stereochemistry and functional group reactivity. This compound is valued for its role as a key chiral building block and intermediate in sophisticated organic synthesis. It is primarily required by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors for applications such as carbohydrate-based drug development, glycoconjugate synthesis, and as a precursor for novel bioactive molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial chiral synthon for the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in antiviral and antibacterial research.
• Glycobiology Research: Used as a building block for constructing complex oligosaccharides, glycopeptides, and glycomimetics to study carbohydrate-protein interactions.
• Carbohydrate Chemistry: Acts as a starting material or intermediate for the preparation of other rare sugars, deoxy sugars, and methylated sugar analogs.
• Diagnostic Reagent Development: Employed in the design and synthesis of carbohydrate-based probes, labels, and assay components.
• Bioconjugation: Utilized for modifying proteins, peptides, or surfaces with specific carbohydrate motifs to alter bioactivity or recognition properties.
• Standards and Reference Materials: Supplied as a high-purity analytical standard for method development and quality control in analytical laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Deoxy-3-o-Methyl-L-Altrose
CAS No.	18546-08-2
Molecular Formula	C7H14O5
Molecular Weight	178.18 g/mol
Synonyms	3-O-Methyl-6-deoxy-L-altrose; L-Altrose, 6-deoxy-3-O-methyl-; 6-Deoxy-3-O-methyl-L-altropyranose; 3-Methoxy-6-deoxy-L-altrose; (2S,3R,4S,5R)-3-Methoxy-6-methyloltetrahydro-2H-pyran-2,4,5-triol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 6-Deoxy-3-o-Methyl-L-Altrose is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including identification by spectroscopic methods (NMR, IR) and purity assessment by HPLC, to ensure it meets exacting standards for research and development. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing batch-specific results is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent moisture absorption, which may affect stability and handling properties.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
Specific Optical Rotation	Contact for details

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.